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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,358.78, 25,338.78 and 11,652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,358.78, 25,338.78 and 11,652.40 is: 16,082.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,358.78 : 25,338.78 = 11,652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,358.78/25,338.78 = 11,652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,358.78x = 25,338.78 × 11,652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,358.78x = 295,257,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,257,600.07/18,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,082.64

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